Downtown Santa Ana Travel Guide
Santa Ana
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Popular places to visit
Santa Ana Zoo
Count the monkeys at this charming little zoo that promises at least 50 primates are always present.
Old Orange County Courthouse
You can browse the exhibits at Old Orange County Courthouse, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Santa Ana. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its entertainment choices.
Bowers Museum
This small museum in Santa Ana pulls big exhibitions from around the world.
Discovery Science Center
Look for the big black cube to find a place where science engages both mind and body.
Lyon Air Museum
See some of the rarest flying machinery left over from World War II and learn about the United States’ role in aviation history.
Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse
After visiting Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Ana. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its entertainment choices.
Things to do
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
City Cruises Newport Beach: Premier Champagne Brunch Cruise
Mosaic Art Classes Orange County: Turkish Lamp Workshop
Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Anaheim
Private Full day Los Angeles Tour from Newport Beach
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Ana
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Clean room change towels every day an excellent hot breakfast
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Love staying here, room was ready early, and staff were very kind
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Rooms could have been cleaner however everything else overall was great. Hotel had great breakfast, awesome pools to use and friendly staff. Good location, lots of stuff within walking distance and Disney was not far at all.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
The Westin Anaheim Resort
✅
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Anaheim Convention Center
Spacious room, good shower, good lighting
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Kings Inn Anaheim at the Park & Convention Center
My new favorite Disneyland resort hotel! The staff is amazing. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and safe. I love this hotel!
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Ana
Artists Village
The restaurants and live music are just a few features travellers like about Artists Village. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Old Orange County Courthouse and Bowers Museum are a few top places to visit.
Lacy
When in Lacy, you can plan a visit to Old Orange County Courthouse and Bowers Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Henninger Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Henninger Park and surrounding area, you can visit Old Orange County Courthouse and Bowers Museum.
Wilshire Square
When in Wilshire Square, you can plan a visit to Old Orange County Courthouse and Santa Ana Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Floral Park
The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travellers visit Floral Park. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Bowers Museum and Discovery Science Center are a few top sights nearby.
Central City
Though Central City may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Old Orange County Courthouse and Heritage Museum of Orange County.
